Cannondale SLICE ULTIMATE 2008 VS Giant DEFY 2 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale Slice Ultimate
General InfosModel | Slice Ultimate |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon with White Decals with red accents |
Sizes | - 51cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 51cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 21c Vittoria Triathlon EVO CS Tubular |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | USE Tula Aero LeversSRAM Red Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Zipp Zed Tech 6 |
Rims manufacturer | TubularZipp Zed Tech 6 Carbon |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Cannondale Slice Carbon BB30 |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | USE Tula Carbon |
Handlebar extender | Integral |
Handlebar stem details | ScandiumControlTech Scored 99 |
Headset size | Carbon Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) SI |
Bottom bracket type | Ceramic BearingCannondale BB30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCannondale Hollowgram BB30 SL |
Gear shift levers | SRAM TT Aero |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth10-speed |
Cannondale Slice Ultimate Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Red |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Red |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Cannondale Slice Aero+ |
Other Specs of Cannondale Slice Ultimate
Component group sets | SRAM Red |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione K:1 Carbon |
Seat post extension | Carbon Aero With Frame |

Giant Defy 2
General InfosModel | Defy 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and Silver and Black |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI LeversTektro R-350 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 TeethFSA Omega |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its Slice Ultimate bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale Slice Ultimate Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here